Graduate Project Manager

Tetra Tech Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to oversee and deliver high-quality projects for high-profile clients. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or a related field, along with strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a graduate development program with mentoring and training opportunities. Start date is September 2026 with applications closing on 31st October 2025.

Benefits

Mentoring support

Chartership support

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or construction related degree.
• Experience in using Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects valued from £1m to £500m.
• Preparing tender and contract documents.
• Managing project risks and controls.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Professional and ethical business approach

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role Title: Graduate Project Manager

Location: Southampton

Start Date: September 2026

Company: Tetra Tech Europe

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Project Management Team at Tetra Tech, working with high-performing teams across water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development sectors. You will deliver high-quality services across the full project lifecycle, supporting multiple projects for a range of high-profile clients and collaborating with UK Tetra Tech disciplines.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in delivering projects across a value range of £1m to £500m in Public and Private sectors
• Preparing tender and contract documents
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
• Assisting in the development of works and resource management
• Controlling project costs
• Managing project risk
• Facilitating project progress meetings with the project team
• Implementing change control management
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Eligibility for Government Security Clearance
• Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives

Qualifications/Skills required:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or a construction-related degree
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (required): Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (preferred): Teams, Project
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-motivated, professional and ethical in business approach
• Team player who can deliver multiple projects to deadlines while forming effective relationships
• Suitability for Security clearance
• Flexibility to travel domestically and overseas if required
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle

Application closing date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre: Early February 2026

We support flexible working where possible and value outputs over inputs. Meetings with colleagues and clients may occur in offices or on site to ensure collaboration and development. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and can make reasonable adjustments in the application and selection process where needed for candidates with disabilities or other needs.

Equal Opportunities Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.